2nd pregnancy first prenatal visit

In my last pregnancy (not the miscarriages) I didn't make my first appt until I thought I was about 8 weeks (I was actually 9.5 weeks), because I read in a medical book they don't see you until you're 8 weeks. I made the appt and answered the family history questions and any other questions they asked. So my question is, now that I'm pregnant again should I make it earlier? When I found out I was pregnant I was 3 weeks and 3 days, now I'm 4 weeks and 1 day. Will I have to tell them the information again? I'll be having a different doctor than I had the first time. But do they get the other records if the company is no longer in business? Can I choose a midwife if I had complications during delivery with the last one? I figured I'd ask everyone on here first, since I can't call until tomorrow morning. TIA!

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You can most definitely choose a midwife! As long as your last pregnancy wasn't high risk, a midwife can most certainly be your prenatal provider. I decided to go with a midwife after I didn't get the birthing experience I was after with an OB.

I'd do your researchor get mommy referrals to a good midwife in your area, make sure they take your insurance and then give them a call.

I called at 4 weeks and just told them I'd recently gotten a few BFP hpts and they asked when my LMP was and then schedule me for tomorrow. I'll be 5 weeks 2 days. I have no idea what to expect from the appointment but I'm assuing it'll mainly be to fill out paperwork, meet my midwife, and for them to establish that I really am pregnant. Lol.

The worst they can do is tell you they won't see you until you're so far along, and then make you an appointment for that week.

I think it depends on your caregiver. My first apt with my first pregnancy was right away bc I was so excited! This one isn't until 10/1 bc I know the 1st apt is dull. Idk if I'll have to give family history again or not bc it's the same OBs office.